Roger Bacon and the Incorruptible Human, 1220-1292

Roger Bacon and the Incorruptible Human, 1220-1292

Alchemy, Pharmacology and the Desire to Prolong Life

Allen, Meagan S.

Springer International Publishing AG

01/2023

296

Dura

Inglês

9783031128974

15 a 20 dias

534

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1. Introduction.- 2. Roger Bacon and the Unnatural State of Man.- 3. Learning to Prolong Life.- 4. The Corpus Equale.- 5. Medicines and their Effects on the Body.- 6. Debate and Authority in the Reshaping of Medicine.- 7. Franciscan Understanding of the Ideal Human Body.- 8. Conclusion.
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Alchemy;History of alchemy;Medieval medical writings;Roger Bacon;Franciscan;History of religion;Thirteenth century;Humoral medicine;Incorruptible human;Prolonging life;History of disease;History of ageing;Natural philosophy